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1970 Map of Elizabeth

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Elizabeth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Elizabeth serves as the primary hub in this 1970 snapshot of Elbert County, where the transition from traditional agriculture to specialized land use is visible. The town center is well-defined by local landmarks such as the Athletic Field, Rodeo Ground, and a prominent Water Tank. To the south, an Old Railroad Grade traces a vanished transit corridor through the landscape, paralleling the course of Running Creek.

The surrounding terrain is etched by seasonal watercourses like Gold Run, Little Dry Creek, and the larger Kiowa Creek to the east. Economic activity is represented by scattered industrial sites, including a Gravel Pit and a Sandpit, while the Pine View Airfield indicates the importance of regional aviation. Genealogists and local historians can locate the community Cemetery and various Wells and water sources that sustained rural homesteads across these high plains.